HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-29 Council minutes Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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Complete Description of Council Activities
May 29, 2018
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Miklo, Sitzman, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Laverman, Hall, Kubly, Hightshoe.
UISG: Stewart, Wu.
A Special Presentation was made by Josh Schamberger and Monica Nieves for Think
Iowa City on the RUN CRANDIC Marathon.
The Mayor proclaimed: Juneteenth National Freedom Day — June 19, LaTasha
Deloach, Brooke Kimbrough accepting; Men's Health Month; Pride Month, Christine
Hawes, Sean Finn, Meagon Turner accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended by the City Clerk:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: May 10 Joint Work Session; May 15 Work Session; May 15 Regular formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Historic
Preservation Commission - April 12; Human Rights Commission - April 17; Planning &
Zoning Commission - April 5; Planning & Zoning Commission - April 16; Planning &
Zoning Commission - April 19; Planning & Zoning Commission - May 3; Senior Center
Commission - April 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Alberhasky, David L. dba Dave's Foxhead
Tavern, 402 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground Inc., dba
Dublin Underground, The, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Weekes-Van
Eck Post #3949, dba Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949 VFW, 609 Highway 6 East Class
C Liquor License for CS Restaurant Company LLC, dba Clinton Street Social Club, 18
'/z S. Clinton St., Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6; W. Outdoor Service Area for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 W; Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Chansy Kantaphone, dba Thai Spice Noodle House, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class B
Liquor License for Graduate Iowa City Lessee LLC., dba Graduate Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City Lessee LLC., dba
Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Res. 18-156, to Issue Dancing Permit to
Graduate Iowa City Lessee, dba Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class E
Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreen's #05077, 2214 Muscatine Ave.;
Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's General Store
#2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.; Res. 18-157, to Issue Cigarette Permits. New: Class
C Liquor License for Takanami VC LLC, dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Special Class
C Liquor License for On The Rise UOI, LLC., dba Blaze Pizza, 201 S. Clinton St.;
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Class C Beer Permit for City of Iowa City, dba City of Iowa City, Clinton St, Iowa to
College, Iowa Ave. to Linn, Linn St. to College, College to Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-158, awarding contract to LL Pelling
Company for$ 3,853,886.69 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk
to attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 6
(N. Riverside Drive) — Rocky Shore to Sturgis Corner Drive Project; Res. 18-159,
awarding contract to Western Specialty Contractors for $ 256,525.00 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract to for
construction of the Parking Garage Maintenance Program 2018 Project; Res. 18-
160, approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Foth
Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide engineering consultant services
for the American Legion Road Improvements Project; Res. 18-161, accepting the
work for the sanitary sewer public improvements for Southgate Addition, Part
Two, and declaring public improvements open for public access and use; Res.
18-162, authorizing the procurement of one (1) track type tractor for landfill
operations; Res. 18-163, Authorizing the Procurement of Medium-Voltage
Medal-Clad Switchgear for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Backup
Generation and Electrical Distribution Upgrade Project; Res. 18-164, authorizing
the procurement of two (2) heavy duty cab and chassis trucks for the City's
Water Distribution Division; Res. 18-165, authorizing the Mayor to sign a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Animal Center
Foundation; Res. 18-166, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between
the City and the University of Iowa regarding the 2018 Independence Day
fireworks display; Res. 18-167, authorizing the award of the contract for Pebble
Quicklime; Res. 18-168, Approving a 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa
City and the City of University Heights Regarding an Optical Fiber along
Melrose Avenue; Res. 18-169, approving final plat of Forest Hill Estates, Iowa
City, Iowa (SUB18-00008); Res. 18-170, Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the
Subdivider's Agreement for Peninsula Neighborhood, Fourth Addition; Res. 18-
171, establishing a schedule for maintenance inspections for rental units and
rescinding Resolution No. 08-119; Res. 18-172, Naming Depositories; Res. 18-173,
Accepting the Dedication of Outlot B, Cardinal Pointe South, Part One, Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa, as Public Open Space.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for July 3 on a resolution
approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Annexation Policy, to add a
section pertaining to affordable housing; Res. 18-174, setting a public hearing for
July, 3, 2018 relating to the Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (Iowa
Cancer Cure Project) Series 2012, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Correspondence: Joan Jehle (x2) regarding Thank you, thank you!! [Staff response
included]; Feather Lacy regarding Everyone Has A Right to Walk; Senior
Transportation Engineering Planner: Install (2) "No Parking Between Signs" signs on
the east side of Shannon Drive near the intersection with Willow Creek Trail; Gilbert
St. Road Diet: Nick Maddi, Del Holland, Susan Shallaw, Tom Carsner.
Charlie Eastham, and Mayor Throgmorton made statements pertaining to items on the
consent calendar.
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Community Comment, no one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41
acres (Pentacrest Garden Apartments) from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44)
zone to Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at
12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Rob Decker, Axiom Consultants, presented a power point;
Anna Buss; and Gustave Stewart, UISG Student Liaison. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to continue public hearing and defer first
vote to July 3, of ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41 acres (Pentacrest
Garden Apartments) from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone to
Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at 12 E.
Court Street (REZ18-00014). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Botchway, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Nays: Cole. Absent: Salih. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to accept
correspondence from Gustave Stewart and August Wu.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.89
acres from Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family (OPD/RS-12) zone
to Low Density Multifamily (RM-12) zone for the property located at 1705 Prairie Du
Chien Road (REZ18-00002). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham; Ross Nusser, Applicant; Curt Moore,
Property Owner of Hawkeye Trailer Ct LLC; Sara Barron, Executive Director Johnson
County Affordable Housing Coalition. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 1.89 acres from Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family
(OPD/RS-12) zone to Low Density Multifamily (RM-12) zone for the property located at
1705 Prairie Du Chien Road (REZ18-00002), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/1/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays: Cole. Absent: Salih.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion to waive second vote failed, 5/1/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Mims. Nays: Taylor. Absent:
Salih. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.84 acres from Interim Development Research Development Park (ID-
RP) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily (OPD/RM-12) zone
(The Grove) located west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road.
(REZ17-00015), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thomas, Botchway, Cole, Mims. Nays:
Taylor, Throgmorton; Absent: Salih. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Brian Vogel. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Cole, to approve agreement, as signed and
approved by developer, and defer second vote for 8 months of ordinance rezoning
property located at 410-412 North Clinton Street from High Density Multi-Family
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Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP)
(REZ18-00007). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1/1, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Taylor. Nay: Mims. Absent:
Salih. Bob Michael, Holland, Michael, Raiber & Sittig PLC appeared. Individual Council
members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to accept
correspondence from Attorney Robert Michael, Holland, Michael, Raiber& Sittig PLC.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family
home located at 717 East Davenport Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-175, authorizing
conveyance of a single-family home located at 717 East Davenport Street.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-176, allocating human
services Aid to Agencies funding for the Fiscal Year 19, July 1, 2018 — June 30,
2019. Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Public input was held for resolution adopting Iowa City's FY19 Annual Action Plan
(CDBG/HOME) which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (CITY
STEPS). Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented
information. Charlie Eastham appeared. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-177, adopting Iowa City's
FY19 Annual Action Plan (CDBG/HOME) which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2016-
2020 Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Landfill Dual Extraction
System Construction Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
No one appeared.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-178, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Landfill Dual Extraction System Construction Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Creekside Park Improvements
2018 Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Parks &
Forestry Superintendent Hall presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-179, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Creekside Park Improvements 2018 Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Melrose Avenue Fiber Optic
Extension, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
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Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-180, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Melrose Avenue Fiber Optic Extension, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Four
Lane to Three Lane Conversion and Lighting Improvements, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids. Senior Civil Engineer Sovers presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-181, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Mormon Trek Boulevard Four Lane to Three Lane Conversion and Lighting
Improvements, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt
of bids.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 18-4758, amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," of
the City Code to prohibit alcohol licenses for new or expanded outdoor areas
during RAGBRAI except for the Downtown Beverage Garden and to prohibit glass
containers of alcohol in the Downtown Beverage Garden during RAGBRAI, be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-182, approving a
purchase agreement. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Mims, Taylor. Nays: Cole.
Absent: Salih. City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022; Airport Zoning
Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission (E. College
St) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 —June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission
(Jefferson St) for a three-year term, July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2019 (New District formed);
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled. Applicants MUST
reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff
will not publish additional notices after the initial announcement; but will continue to
advertise vacancies on the City website and Council agenda. More information may be
found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
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Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
City Clerk Fruehling noted that the location for the next Council Listening post needed
to be changed from Cole's Mobile Home Park to the Washington Street Farmers Market
on June 9th and asked for availability. Council members Cole and Mims volunteered to
meet with the public at the Listening Post.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn meeting 10:24 p.m. to work
session.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 05-29-18
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 11, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 10, 2018, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway (exited at 5:48 PM), Mims (arrived 5:05 PM), Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throg morton
Staff: Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Miklo, Bristow, Sitzman
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Joint Meeting with the Historic Preservation and Planning &Zoning Commissions
Historic Preservation Commission members present: Ginalie Swaim, Thomas Agran, Kevin Boyd,
Zachariah Builta, Sahron DeGraw, GT Karr, Cecile Kuenzli, Pam Michaud, Frank Wagner
Planning & Zoning Commission members present: Ann Freerks, Max Parsons, Mark Signs, Jodie
Theobald
Mayor Throgmorton summarized the reasoning for the joint meeting with the Council and two
commissions and gave guidance to Council regarding the decision-making process on the two
properties.
• Consultation regarding rezoning Historic Landmark Designation 319 East Bloomington St
Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point and zoning analysis of the block surrounding
Bloomington Street. Historic Preservation Chair Swaim presented information as to why the
Commission chose to designate the property and the process it goes through when making a
designation. Planning & Zoning Chair Freerks also presented information about the process.
Individual members of each commission expressed their views. Council members asked additional
questions to obtain more information.
• Consultation regarding rezoning Historic Landmark Designation 410-412 North Clinton St
Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Historic Preservation Chair Swaim presented
information as to why the Commission chose to designate the property and the Commissions
preservation plan. Planning & Zoning Chair Freerks presented information additional information.
Individual members of each commission expressed their views. Council members asked additional
questions to obtain more information.
Adjourn 6:19 p.m.
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Date: May 23, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 15, 2018, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Stewart, Wu
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Seydell-Johnson, Morris, Dyson, Grier,
Knoche, Havel, Sitzman
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Discuss scope for the RAL Recreation Center improvement project
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point on proposed Rec Center
Renovations. Justin Bishop, OPN Architects, presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Parks and Recreation will proceed with the RAL improvements including creating a vanilla box
space for the racquetball and game room area. Staff will return to Council near the end of the design
process to review the plans and discuss the findings of the expansion analysis. We will also create a
recommendation for solicitating proposals for the space from non-profits with a mission complimentary
to that of the Recreation Center.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 4e(5)]... Mormon Trek Boulevard (Westside Drive to Melrose Avenue)— Four
Lane to Three Lane Conversion Project ...Council member Botchway asked if this item could be
removed for separate consideration so he could make comments. City Attorney Dilkes advised
him he could comment without pulling the item, but if he wanted a separate vote, it should be
removed.
• [Agenda Item 4d(7)]... City Clerk Contract Amendment re: vacation carryover ... Council
member Mims questioned the level of vacation payout compared to other administrative
employees. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes noted that all three Council appointed
positions have different contracts. Mayor Throgmorton asked about cost implications. City
Manager Fruin stated the difference was probably fairly minimal.
• [Agenda Item 4d(1)]... ICFD Strategic Plan ...Mayor Throgmorton noted there was no reference
to sustainability in the plan and would like to see more diversity the mix of employees in the Fire
Department. Fire Chief Grier stated they do look at sustainability and could work that into their
planning meetings to do an update. Chief Grier also stated they are reaching out to the younger
population to spark an interest and are also looking at different ways to advertise that would
reach a greater population.
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• [Agenda Item 4d(5)]... McCollister Boulevard — Gilbert Street to Sycamore Street ... Mayor
Throgmorton inquired where in the process the consultant would be coordinating with Opticos.
City Manager Fruin stated Opticos was not currently under contract so he was unable to answer
but felt ample time for that to occur.
• [Agenda Item 4e(4)]... Melrose Avenue Fiber Optic Extension ...Mayor Pro tern Taylor asked if
University Heights would benefit from the extension and if they would be obligated to help fund
it. Public Works Director Knoche stated that there would need to be another agreement if they
wanted to use the fiber.
• [Agenda Item 4e(3)]... Creekside Park Improvements 2018 ... Mayor Throgmorton inquired if
the cost listed was the base scope or if it included alternates. Parks & Recreation Director
Seydell-Johnson stated it was just the base bid.
• [Agenda Item 4f(7)]... Mary Gravitt: Profane Language in ICPL ...Council member Cole stated
he was concerned about the profane language being used at the Library. Assistant City
Manager Monroe stated the issue had been responded to by the Library Director after she had
been made aware and confirmed it was not coming from youth. Parks & Recreation Director
Seydell-Johnson also confirmed it was not youth but an adult couple that had moved from the
Rec Center to the Library and continued their argument.
• [Agenda Item 41(4)]... Tiffany Elgin: Thank you ...Mayor Pro tem Taylor noted she was touched
by correspondence received from a parent of one of the student award winners.
• [Agenda Item 4f(9)]... Garry Klein: Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities ... Council member Thomas
mentioned he was pleased to see someone from the community monitoring traffic fatalities in
hopes of gaining more attention to it.
• Council member Mims asked if one of the historic landmark designations that had not protested
previously had since filed a protest. City Attorney Dilkes stated there were questions and they
met with staff and resolved them.
Information Packet Discussion fMav 3, May 101
> May 3
No discussion.
> May 10
1. (IP5, Email from Mayor: Educational needs for adult English language learners) Council
member Salih wanted to know more about what CEDAC was. Mayor Throgmorton, Council
member Botchway and Council member Mims gave a summary of the meeting that was
held. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Mayor Throgmorton to write letter to Joan Vanderberg and Colleen Schmidt asking
them to keep the City posted on their efforts in connection with education needs for adult
English learners in the community.
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2. (IP8, Email from City Clerk: Listening Post Update) Mayor Throgmorton noted the memo
from the City Clerk regarding Council Listening Posts. Council members discussed location
and directed the Clerk to check into space at Cole's Mobile Home Park for the end of May or
early June.
Action: The City Clerk will help coordinate a listening post at Cole's Community mobile home
park.
3. (IP7, Email from Council member Cole: Faculty Forward — Iowa) Council member Cole
requested the Council to support a letter in support of recognition of Faculty Forward.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Mayor Throgmorton will draft a letter to send to President Harreld regarding the
ongoing dialogue with faculty and staff and working conditions/pay
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 6:37 p.m.
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Official Council Actions— 5/15/18
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Mayor's Statement regarding ICE raid in Mt. Pleasant
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary
students: Simon Alvarado, Melae Lacy, Sara Sanders.
The Mayor proclaimed: Kids to Parks Day - May 19; National Police Week — May 13-
19, Police Chief Matherly accepting; National Public Works Week — May 20-26, Public
Works Director Knoche accepting.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: May 1 Work Session; May 1 Regular formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board - April 17; Library Board of Trustees - March 22;
Parks & Recreation Commission - March 14.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class E Liquor License for Casey's General Store #3322, 1904 Broadway
St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Transfer
of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre to City Park (June 15 — June
24, 2018); Class E Liquor License for CVS/Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.;
Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor
License for Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd Ste 1; Class C Beer
Permit for New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren St.; Class C Liquor License for
Hy-Vee Market Café, 1125 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee Market
Café, 1125 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for El Bandito's, 327 Market St.;
Outdoor Service Area for High Ground Café, 301 Market St.; Class E Liquor License
for John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.; Refund an unused portion of a Class C
Beer Permit for Big Kmart #4315 @ 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for
Oryza Asian Cuisine, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr. #1000 Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut
#4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License for Wig and Pen
Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West. New: Special Class C Liquor License for Iowa City
Downtown District (Block Party), College St. to Iowa Ave., S. Clinton to S. Linn;
Class C Liquor License for Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St., Suite 100.
Resolutions and Motions: Approving the Fire Department Strategic Plan; Res. 18-
135, to awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 1
(Burlington Street and Governor Street) Project; Res. 18-136, accepting the work
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for the Iowa River Raw Water Main Conversion Project; Res. 18-137, accepting
the work for the Davenport Brick Street Reconstruction Project; Res. 18-138,
approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and AECOM to
provide engineering consultant services for the McCollister Boulevard - Gilbert
Street to Sycamore Street Project; Res. 18-139, adopting the Statewide Urban
Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Specifications and City of Iowa City
Supplemental Specifications; Res. 18-140, approving and authorizing the Mayor
to sign and the Deputy City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 1 to the City Clerk's
Employment Agreement to establish allowable annual vacation accrual; Res. 18-
141, approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow the sale,
consumption, and possession of beer and wine during the Block Party on City
streets; Res. 18-142, approving an agreement with Riverside Theatre to allow
the sale and possession of wine and beer under limited circumstances in City
Park; Res. 18-143, repealing Resolution No. 13-81 of the City Council of the City
of Iowa City and approving a new resolution setting the order of business for
formal council meetings; Res. 18-144, appointing U.S. Bank National Association
of St. Paul, Minnesota, to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer
agent, approving the paying agent and bond registrar and transfer agent
agreement and authorizing the execution of the agreement; Res. 18-145,
authorizing and providing for the issuance of $8,895,000 General Obligations
Bonds, Series 2018A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds; approval of the Tax
Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Res. 18-146,
appointing U.S. Bank National Association of St. Paul, Minnesota, to serve as
paying agent (2018B), bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying
agent and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the
execution of the agreement; Res. 18-147, authorizing and providing for the
issuance of $3,100,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018B, and
levying a tax to pay said bonds; approval of the Continuing Disclosure
Certificate; Res. 18-148, authorizing the redemption of outstanding Sewer
Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2010A, of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa, dated April 15, 2010, and directing notice be given; Res. 18-149,
authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Refunding Capital
Loan Notes, Series 2011C, of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, dated June 8,
2011, and directing notice be given.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 18-150, setting public hearing for May 29, 2018,
on a proposal to convey a single-family home located at 717 E. Davenport
Street; Res. 18-151, setting a public hearing on May 29, 2018 on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Landfill Dual Extraction System Construction Project, directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said
plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-152, setting a public hearing on May
29, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Creekside Park Improvements 2018 Project, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-153, setting a public hearing on
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May 29, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Melrose Avenue Fiber Optic Extension, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-154, setting a public hearing on
May 29, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Four Lane to Three Lane
Conversion and Lighting Improvements, directing City Clerk to publish notice of
said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on file for
public inspection.
Correspondence: Samuel Roth regarding A Question for the Mayor/ Class project;
Archie Green regarding Low income housing for the elderly; Mary Gravitt regarding
Trash Can off the Curb; Tiffany Elgin regarding Thank you; Jim Maynard regarding
Proclamation of May as Project GREEN Month; Julius Perez and Noah Carey
regarding Bike Lanes; Mary Gravitt regarding Profane Language in ICPL; Jakob
O'Toole Stepan regarding Water Quality; Garry Klein regarding Pedestrian Traffic
Fatalities; Kellie Knight regarding Planting of trees; Robert Moninger regarding Park
Road Bridge to close Monday, May 14; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation
Results; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) "Stop" sign
on the northeast corner of the entrance/exit to Scott Park at the intersection with south
Scott Boulevard.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Linda McGuire regarding
donation to the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Foundation.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.84
acres from Interim Development Research Development Park (ID-RP) zone to Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily (OPD/RM-12) zone located west of Camp
Cardinal Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road (REZ17-00015).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.84
acres from Interim Development Research Development Park (ID-RP) zone to Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily (OPD/RM-12) zone located west of Camp
Cardinal Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road (REZ17-00015), be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Botchway. Nays: Throgmorton.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41
acres from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone to Riverfront Crossings —
South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-
00014). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to 5/29. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Salih, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton, Cole. Nays: Botchway, Mims. Rob Decker, HBK Engineering
appeared.
Moved and seconded to defer to 5/29, ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
3.41 acres from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) Zone to Riverfront
Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at 12 E. Court
Street (REZ18-00014). Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Sara
Barron.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.89
acres from Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family (OPD/RS-12) Zone
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to Low Density Multifamily (RM-12) Zone for the property located at 1705 Prairie Du
Chien Road (REZ18-00002). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to 5/29 and
defer resolution to 5/29. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Nancy
Purington x2 and Mark Tade. Charlie Eastham appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property located at 319 East
Bloomington Street from Central Business Service (CB-2) to CB-2 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (CB-2/OHP) (REZ18-00008). Moved and seconded to continue
public hearing to February 2019. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 2/5, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thomas, Cole. Nays: Botchway, Mims, Salih,
Taylor, Throgmorton. The following individuals appeared: Alicia Trimble, Historic
Preservation Commission member; Joy Smith, 319 East Bloomington St property owner;
Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Commission Chair; Linda McGuire.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning property located at 319 East
Bloomington Street from Central Business Service (CB-2) to CB-2 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (CB-2/OHP) (REZ18-00008), be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion for first consideration failed, 3/4 with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Taylor, Throgmorton, Thomas. Nays: Botchway, Mims, Cole, Salih.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property located at 410-412 North
Clinton Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay(RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00007). The following individuals
appeared: Bob Michael, Holland, Michael, Raiber & Sittig PLC; Ginalie Swaim, Historic
Preservation Commission Chair.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning property located at 410-412 North
Clinton Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00007), be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole. Nays: Mims.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4751, conditionally rezoning approximately 1.1
acres of property located at 225 and 225 1/2 Prentiss Street, from Intensive
Commercial (Cl-1) to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC-CX) (REZ18-
00003), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4752, conditionally rezoning approximately
0.62 acres of land from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to Riverfront
Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC-WR) zone for property located at 513 S.
Riverside Drive (REZ17-00005), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4753, rezoning property located at 715 Park
Road from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to RS-5 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (RS-5/OHP) Zone (REZ18-00011), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4754, rezoning property located at 1029 North
Dodge Street from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to RS-8 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP) (REZ18-00010), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4755, rezoning property located at 504 East
Bloomington Street from Commercial Office (CO-1) to CO-1 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (CO-1/OHP) (REZ18-00012), be passed and adopted.
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Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4756, rezoning property located at 213 East
Market Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) to CB-5 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (CB-5/OHP) (REZ18-00009), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4757, rezoning property located at 412 North
Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00006), be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2018 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-155, amending the FY2018 Operating
Budget.
Public input was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY19 Annual Action Plan
which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS). Moved
and seconded to continue public hearing to 5/29 and to defer resolution to 5/29.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic
Beverages," of the City Code to prohibit alcohol licenses for new or expanded outdoor
areas during RAGBRAI except for the Downtown Beverage Garden and to prohibit glass
containers of alcohol in the Downtown Beverage Garden during RAGBRAI, be given first
vote.
Moved and seconded that the following appointments be made to Boards and
commissions: appoint Derek Lebrie, 1015 W. Benton St. #38, to the Airport Commission
for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022; appoint Quentin Pitzen, 2040
Tanglewood St., to the Historic Preservation Commission (At-large) for a three-year term,
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021; appoint Helen Burford, 528 E. College St., to the Historic
Preservation Commission (College Green) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30,
2021; appoint Lee Shope, 1036 Woodlawn Ave., to the Historic Preservation Commission
(Woodlawn) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021; reappoint Maria Padron,
410 N. Scott Blvd.; appoint Megan Alter, 936 Aspen Ct., Mitchell Brouse, 523 Dearborn
St., to the Housing & Community Development for three vacancies to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021; appoint Bijou Maliabo, 2602 Bartelt Rd., #2A, to the
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31,
2020; appoint Billie Townsend, 713 Whiting Ave., Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ave., to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill a five-year term, July 1,
2018 - June 30, 2023. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Salih, Thomas. Nays: Mims,
Taylor. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Megan Alter.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies will be
readvertised: Airport Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022;
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 -
June 30, 2021. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless
specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. Representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2016 -June 30, 2019
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(New District formed); Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled.
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 10:50 p.m.
A more mplete d do of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ja es A. Throgmo on, Mayor
s/Kellie K. ruehling, Ci • lerk ,
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Submitted for public:) on — 5/22/18.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
Complete Description of Council Activities
May 15, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff member present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Miklo, Knoche, Havel, Bockenstedt, Budding, Sitzman.
Mayor's Statement regarding ICE raid in Mt. Pleasant
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary
students: Simon Alvarado, Melae Lacy, Sara Sanders.
The Mayor proclaimed: Kids to Parks Day - May 19; National Police Week — May 13-
19, Police Chief Matherly accepting; National Public Works Week — May 20-26, Public
Works Director Knoche accepting.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: May 1 Work Session; May 1 Regular formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board - April 17; Library Board of Trustees - March 22;
Parks & Recreation Commission - March 14.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's
General Store #3322, 1904 Broadway St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Transfer of Special
Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre to City Park (June 15 — June 24, 2018);
Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy #8547,
2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus
#537, 923 Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Southside Spirits LLC, dba
Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd Ste 1; Class C Beer Permit for New
Pioneer Cooperative Society, dba New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren St.;
Class C Liquor License for Hy-Vee. Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Café, 1125 N. Dodge St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Café, 1125 N. Dodge St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Bandits, LLC, dba El Bandito's, 327 Market St.; Outdoor
Service Area for High Ground Café LLC, dba High Ground Café, 301 Market St.;
Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E.
Market St.; Refund an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for Big Kmart #4315
@ 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Sun Enterprise LLC, dba Oryza
Asian Cuisine, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr. #1000 Class B Beer Permit for NPC International,
Inc., dba Pizza Hut #4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Ownership Change: Class C Liquor
License for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West. New:
Special Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Downtown District, dba Iowa City
Downtown District (Block Party), College St. to Iowa Ave., S. Clinton to S. Linn;
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Class C Liquor License for PDG Enterprises, LLC, dba Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St.,
Suite 100.
Resolutions and Motions: Approving the Fire Department Strategic Plan; Res. 18-
135, to awarding contract to LL Pelling Company for $ 2,989,880.24, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 1 (Burlington Street and
Governor Street) Project; Res. 18-136, accepting the work for the Iowa River Raw
Water Main Conversion Project; Res. 18-137, accepting the work for the
Davenport Brick Street Reconstruction Project; Res. 18-138, approving,
authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest an
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and AECOM to provide
engineering consultant services for the McCollister Boulevard — Gilbert Street to
Sycamore Street Project; Res. 18-139, adopting the Statewide Urban Design and
Specifications (SUDAS) Specifications and City of Iowa City Supplemental
Specifications; Res. 18-140, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
Deputy City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 1 to the City Clerk's Employment
Agreement to establish allowable annual vacation accrual; Res. 18-141,
approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow the sale,
consumption, and possession of beer and wine during the Block Party on City
streets; Res. 18-142, approving an agreement with Riverside Theatre to allow
the sale and possession of wine and beer under limited circumstances in City
Park; Res. 18-143, repealing Resolution No. 13-81 of the City Council of the City
of Iowa City and approving a new resolution setting the order of business for
formal council meetings; Res. 18-144, appointing U.S. Bank National Association
of St. Paul, Minnesota, to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer
agent, approving the paying agent (2018A) and bond registrar and transfer
agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the agreement; Res. 18-145,
authorizing and providing for the issuance of $8,895,000 General Obligations
Bonds, Series 2018A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds; approval of the Tax
Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Res. 18-146,
appointing U.S. Bank National Association of St. Paul, Minnesota, to serve as
paying agent (2018B), bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying
agent and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the
execution of the agreement; Res. 18-147, authorizing and providing for the
issuance of $3,100,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018B, and
levying a tax to pay said bonds; approval of the Continuing Disclosure
Certificate; Res. 18-148, authorizing the redemption of outstanding Sewer
Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2010A, of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa, dated April 15, 2010, and directing notice be given; Res. 18-149,
authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Refunding Capital
Loan Notes, Series 2011C, of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, dated June 8,
2011, and directing notice be given.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 18-150, setting public hearing for May 29, 2018,
on a proposal to convey a single-family home (Univer-City) located at 717 E.
Davenport Street; Res. 18-151, setting a public hearing on May 29, 2018 on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction
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of the Landfill Dual Extraction System Construction Project, directing City Clerk
to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said
plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-152, setting a public hearing on May
29, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Creekside Park Improvements 2018 Project, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-153, setting a public hearing on
May 29, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Melrose Avenue Fiber Optic Extension, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-154, setting a public hearing on
May 29, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Four Lane to Three Lane
Conversion and Lighting Improvements, directing City Clerk to publish notice of
said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on file for
public inspection.
Correspondence: Samuel Roth regarding A Question for the Mayor/ Class project;
Archie Green regarding Low income housing for the elderly; Mary Gravitt regarding
Trash Can off the Curb; Tiffany Elgin regarding Thank you; Jim Maynard regarding
Proclamation of May as Project GREEN Month; Julius Perez and Noah Carey
regarding Bike Lanes; Mary Gravitt regarding Profane Language in ICPL; Jakob
O'Toole Stepan regarding Water Quality; Garry Klein regarding Pedestrian Traffic
Fatalities; Kellie Knight regarding Planting of trees; Robert Moninger regarding Park
Road Bridge to close Monday, May 14; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation
Results; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) "Stop" sign
on the northeast corner of the entrance/exit to Scott Park at the intersection with south
Scott Boulevard. Council member Salih, Council member Botchway, and Mayor
Throgmorton made statements pertaining to items on the consent calendar.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Linda McGuire regarding
donation to the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Foundation.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.84
acres from Interim Development Research Development Park (ID-RP) zone to Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily (OPD/RM-12) zone (The Grove) located
west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road (REZ17-00015). Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.84 acres from Interim Development Research Development Park (ID-
RP) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily (OPD/RM-12) zone
(The Grove) located west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road
(REZ17-00015), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Botchway.
Nays: Throgmorton.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41
acres from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone to Riverfront Crossings —
South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone (Pentacrest Garden Apartments) located
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at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). Moved by Cole, seconded by Salih, to continue
public hearing to 5/29. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Cole. Nays:
Botchway, Mims. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Rob Decker, HBK
Engineering appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Taylor, to defer to 5/29, ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 3.41 acres from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) Zone to
Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone (Pentacrest
Garden Apartments) located at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Salih, to accept correspondence from Sara Barron.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.89
acres from Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family (OPD/RS-12) Zone
to Low Density Multifamily (RM-12) Zone for the property located at 1705 Prairie Du
Chien Road (REZ18-00002). Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to continue public
hearing to 5/29 and defer resolution to 5/29. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to
accept correspondence from Nancy Purington x2 and Mark Tade. Charlie Eastham
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property located at 319 East
Bloomington Street from Central Business Service (CB-2) to CB-2 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (CB-2/OHP) (REZ18-00008). Moved by Cole, seconded by
Botchway to continue public hearing to February 2019. The Mayor declared the motion
failed, 2/5, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thomas, Cole. Nays:
Botchway, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Throgmorton. The following individuals appeared: Alicia
Trimble, Historic Preservation Commission member; Joy Smith, 319 East Bloomington St
property owner; Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Commission Chair; Linda McGuire.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance rezoning property located
at 319 East Bloomington Street from Central Business Service (CB-2) to CB-2 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay (CB-2/OHP) (REZ18-00008), be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion for first consideration failed, 3/4 with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Taylor, Throgmorton, Thomas. Nays: Botchway, Mims, Cole, Salih.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property located at 410-412 North
Clinton Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00007). Senior Planner Miklo
provided information. The following individuals appeared: Bob Michael, Holland,
Michael, Raiber & Sittig PLC; Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Commission Chair.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance rezoning property located
at 410-412 North Clinton Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to
RM-44 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00007), be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole. Nays: Mims.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, that Ord. 18-4751, conditionally rezoning
approximately 1.1 acres of property located at 225 and 225 1/2 Prentiss Street, from
Intensive Commercial (Cl-1) to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC-CX)
(REZ18-00003), be passed and adopted.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, that Ord. 18-4752, conditionally rezoning
approximately 0.62 acres of land from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to
Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC-WR) zone for property located at 513
S. Riverside Drive (REZ17-00005), be passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, that Ord. 18-4753, rezoning property located at
715 Park Road from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to RS-5 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-5/OHP) Zone (REZ18-00011), be passed and
adopted.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, that Ord. 18-4754, rezoning property located
at 1029 North Dodge Street from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8)
to RS-8 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP) (REZ18-00010), be passed
and adopted.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, that Ord. 18-4755, rezoning property
located at 504 East Bloomington Street from Commercial Office (CO-1) to CO-1 with
a Historic Preservation Overlay (CO-1/OHP) (REZ18-00012), be passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, that Ord. 18-4756, rezoning property located at
213 East Market Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) to CB-5 with a
Historic Preservation Overlay (CB-5/OHP) (REZ18-00009), be passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that Ord. 18-4757, rezoning property
located at 412 North Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential
(RM-44) to RM-44 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00006),
be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2018 Operating Budget.
Budget& Compliance Officer Budding presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-155, amending the
FY2018 Operating Budget.
Public input was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY19 Annual Action Plan
which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS). Moved by
Mims, seconded by Cole, to continue public hearing to 5/29 and to defer resolution to
5/29. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages," of the City Code to prohibit alcohol licenses for new or expanded
outdoor areas during RAGBRAI except for the Downtown Beverage Garden and to
prohibit glass containers of alcohol in the Downtown Beverage Garden during RAGBRAI,
be given first vote. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, that the following appointments be made to
Boards and commissions: appoint Derek Lebrie, 1015 W. Benton St. #38, to the Airport
Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022; appoint Quentin Pitzen,
2040 Tanglewood St., to the Historic Preservation Commission (At-large) for a three-year
term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021; appoint Helen Burford, 528 E. College St., to the
Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 —
June 30, 2021; appoint Lee Shope, 1036 Woodlawn Ave., to the Historic Preservation
Commission (Woodlawn) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021; reappoint
Maria Padron, 410 N. Scott Blvd.; appoint Megan Alter, 936 Aspen Ct., Mitchell Brouse,
523 Dearborn St., to the Housing & Community Development for three vacancies to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021; appoint Bijou Maliabo, 2602 Bartelt Rd.,
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#2A, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment —
December 31, 2020; appoint Billie Townsend, 713 Whiting Ave., Larry Baker, 1217
Rochester Ave., to the Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill a five-
year term, July 1, 2018 —June 30, 2023. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Salih, Thomas.
Nays: Mims, Taylor. Moved by Botchway seconded by Salih to accept correspondence
from Megan Alter.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies will be
readvertised: Airport Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022;
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 —
June 30, 2021. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless
specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. Representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2016 —June 30, 2019
(New District formed); Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled.
Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Assistant City Manager Monroe noted the upcoming Climate Action Steering
Committee Community meeting on July 11 and information on upcoming Senior Center
events.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn at 10:50 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk